Same name, different colors
Ecru: 2 paint colors share this name.
Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams each sell a color called Ecru. They are close in name only. Here is how they actually differ.
Side by side
Set next to each other, the differences in value and undertone show up immediately.
Benjamin MooreEcru2014-70 · #FDEFE2LRV85LightnessVery LightUndertoneWarmView Benjamin Moore 2014-70
Sherwin-WilliamsEcruSW 6135 · #D0BA94LRV51LightnessLightUndertoneWarmView Sherwin-Williams SW 6135
What actually differs
Computed from measured values, not marketing descriptions.
2014-70 is 34 points lighter than SW 6135.
Ecru · 2 brands
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